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Studies or Info On Melanoma Re-Occurence
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Studies or Info On Melanoma Re-Occurence

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    • September 16, 2013 at 6:42 pm
    JoshF
    Participant

      Hi All-

      Looking for info on studies or personal experiences with re-occurrence. Key points I'm looking at

      -What are chances of 2nd or 3rd reoccurrence after intial reoccurence? Is Melanoma that comes back more aggressive?

      -If BRAF mutation is present or other mutations, are chances of reocurrence higher?

      -What treatments are suggested and anyone have experience on specfic treatments? Sounds like interferon makes patient give up some quality of life for little to no benefit.

      -Are lymph nodes typically involved in reoccurence?

      There is a lot of mixed information in regards to reoccurence. Some things I've saw states it's worst thing possible and there is no cure for patient once melanoma reoccures. I met a surgeon through a melanoma clinic at OSU that says reoccurence though not good doesn't mean patient won't have chance of a long productive life. He said to the contrary that many people live long lives and that more treatments are on the horizon.

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        • September 17, 2013 at 12:04 am
        blden2186
        Participant
          I had my original diagnosis in 2005 with recurrence in 2012 and 2013 in left leg. So Far as we know it has not spread. I am doing the interferon as it is suppose to slow down recurrence .
          • September 17, 2013 at 12:04 am
          blden2186
          Participant
            I had my original diagnosis in 2005 with recurrence in 2012 and 2013 in left leg. So Far as we know it has not spread. I am doing the interferon as it is suppose to slow down recurrence .
            • September 17, 2013 at 12:04 am
            blden2186
            Participant
              I had my original diagnosis in 2005 with recurrence in 2012 and 2013 in left leg. So Far as we know it has not spread. I am doing the interferon as it is suppose to slow down recurrence .
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